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RIW 1659

1999 BMW 740

Black Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,763 mi
Last recorded118,763 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 BMW 740108,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 1659
MakeBMW
Model740
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 104,523 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 104,523 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 102,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking up on inside tread

Fail 30 Nov 2009 102,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking up on inside tread

Pass 4 Nov 2008 97,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,620 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 97,599 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 82,839 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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RIW 1659 is a 1999 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 108,581 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIW 1659, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RIW 1659 registered?

RIW 1659 is a 1999 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is RIW 1659 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 1659 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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